Hello and welcome to Croatia! Upon arrival at at Split airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. Check in, and spend some time relaxing and acclimatising to your new surroundings. During the late afternoon, your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you on a private walking tour of Split's old town. At the heart of it is the Diocletian's Palace, Split's ancient heart, and one of the best-preserved Roman ruins on earth. It was once the walled palace and summer residence of Emperor Diocletian. When the nearby Salona – the Roman capital of Dalmatia at the time – was sacked in the 7th century, refugees fled to Split and took shelter within the palace walls, and the settlement known today as Split was born. Your guide will show you the sights of Split's old town, explaining all the fascinating history that goes with it. After this insightful tour, relax and enjoy some fine local cuisine and wine at a local restaurant. 

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Trogir, a Unesco-protected islet town close to Split, for a cooking class to savour. Your host and teacher for the day will be Tatjana, a charismatic and highly talented Dalmatian chef. The class will be held in her 13th-century palace home. Together with Tatiana you will visit the local farmer's markets, sourcing ingredients for the day ahead. When you're ready, return to Tatjana's, where you will be imbued with the philosophy and history of Dalmatian cuisine before getting started. Immerse yourself in a day of hands-on cooking, trying your hand at dishes from homemade pasta, to fish, and more traditional Dalmatian fare. Enjoy the fruits of your Dalmatian labour before being transferred back to Split, where the rest of the day will be free to spend at your leisure. 

In the morning you'll be transferred to the dock, where you'll meet your skipper for the day. After a quick safety briefing onboard, you will set off on an unforgettable boat trip. First up, we'll visit the islands of Vis and Biševo. These small islands are well known for their picturesque inlets and caves, and you'll have the unique opportunity to explore them by boat. Perhaps the most iconic is Modra Špilja (the Blue Cave), which is only accessible by boat only. Throughout the course of the day we will stop at several coves that are perfect for swimming in. We'll continue to the Pakleni Islands, which sit just in front of Hvar Island. After more swimming in azure waters, you'll be ready for dinner, and your captain will happily recommend a seafood restaurant on Hvar for lunch. After you've eaten, travel back to Split by boat, where the rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure.  

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll check and meet your driver, who'll take you to the harbour to board your private boat to Dubrovnik. Soak in the stunning scenery en route, stopping off to swim in the Adriatic's azure waters if you wish. We will also stop off at the town of Korčula, a typical but the nonetheless stunning medieval walled Dalmatian city. Afterwards, we'll continue to Dubrovnik where you will be transferred to your new hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure. 

In the morning, you will meet your local expert guide, who will take you on a walking tour of Dubrovnik's stunning Old Town. The famous Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw, once referred to Dubrovnik as the 'the pearl of the Adriatic', which has stuck. The walled Old Town of Dubrovnik was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site back in 1979. Savour you day spent wandering through its mazy streets, lined with red-roofed cafés, shops and churches. Your guide will regale you with stories of the area's rich history.After your walking tour, the rest of the day will be free to spend at your own leisure. 

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the dock, where you'll embark on a private boat tour to the nearby Elaphiti Islands. The Elaphiti Islands have been closely bound to Dubrovnik, both historically and geographically, for a long time: the captains and sailors of the  old Dubrovnik Republic used to call these islands home. Meaning 'Deer Islands' in Greek, the Elaphiti Islands are also abundant in natural beauty. Spend a few hours exploring them and swimming in their crystal-clear waters before heading back to Dubrovnik, where the rest of the day is your to spend at leisure.  

In the morning, you will meet the famous Croatian winemaker Mario Bartulovic, who will be your guide for the day. He will take you on a wine-making tour of the Pelješac peninsula. This tour is a fantastic chance to learn about the art of Croatian wine making. During the tour, you will enjoy three different tastings at some of Croatia's most renowned wine cellars (Miloš, Grgich and Bartulović). Afterwards, sample a delicious traditional lunch at the winery.  When the tour is over, you will be transferred back to Dubrovnik, where the rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. 

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up and transferred to Dubrovnik airport for your departure flight! Until next time!